Madhya Pradesh Increases Stipend for PG and Super-Speciality Medical Students; Senior Residents to Get ₹94,853

The Madhya Pradesh government has approved an increase in the monthly stipend for postgraduate (PG) medical students, super-speciality (SS) trainees, junior residents and senior residents working in government medical colleges and hospitals. According to the order issued by the Public Health and Medical Education Department on September 28, 2026, the revised rates are effective retrospectively from April 1, 2026.

Revised Stipend for PG and Super-Speciality Medical Students

The revised monthly stipend for PG medical students varies according to their year of training. First-year PG students will receive ₹81,126 per month, while second-year students will receive ₹83,620. The monthly stipend for third-year PG students has been increased to ₹86,118.

The same revised stipend of ₹86,118 per month applies to students in all three years of super-speciality courses.

Madhya Pradesh Medical Stipend 2026: Complete Revised Rates

The following table compares the previous and revised monthly stipend amounts for PG medical students, super-speciality trainees, junior residents and senior residents in Madhya Pradesh government medical institutions.

Source: Medical Dialogues report on the Madhya Pradesh government order. The rates shown are the figures provided in the report.

Senior and Junior Resident Stipend Revised

The revised stipend provides an increase for resident doctors working in Madhya Pradesh government medical colleges and hospitals.

Senior residents will now receive ₹94,853 per month, compared with ₹90,803 previously. Junior residents will receive ₹66,148 per month, up from ₹63,324.

The increase follows an earlier revision of stipend rates in 2025. The latest revision uses a price index of 4.46, according to the government order. The order was approved by the Finance Department and forwarded to the Accountant General, Gwalior.

When Will the Revised Stipend Apply?

The revised rates are effective from April 1, 2026, even though the government order was issued on September 28, 2026. Eligible doctors should check with their respective institutions regarding implementation and payment of any arrears.

The reported rates concern doctors working in Madhya Pradesh's government medical colleges and hospitals. Candidates considering PG or super-speciality admission should confirm the applicable stipend policy with the concerned institution, particularly when comparing government and private colleges.

Conclusion

Madhya Pradesh has revised the stipend for PG medical students, super-speciality trainees and resident doctors for 2026. The updated monthly amounts range from ₹66,148 for junior residents to ₹94,853 for senior residents.

The revised rates apply retrospectively from April 1, 2026, and provide updated financial details for doctors working in government medical institutions across the state. Eligible doctors should contact their respective institutions for information about implementation and any arrears due under the revised order.